gluten sensitivity

The medical community has long debated whether gluten sensitivity in people not diagnosed with celiac disease is a real medical condition or rather a popular self-diagnosis for those following the latest gluten-free diet fad. A new study by researchers at Columbia University shows that gluten sensitivity is indeed a legitimate medical disorder, although the causes […]

There are many people in the world who have no choice but to abstain from gluten due to Celiac disease or just downright unpleasant symptoms. However, many celebrities are choosing to go gluten free not just because of a medical diagnosis, but to reap the benefits of removing gluten from the diet. Jennifer Aniston, Victoria […]

For people who have a gluten intolerance or sensitivity it can be challenging to not only shop for your own groceries but also to dine out. What you might think is a safe choice for a meal might actually have hidden sources of gluten. You don’t end up knowing this until it is too late […]

In a Facebook discussion recently, the topic arose concerning celiac in the military and we were intrigued with solutions for those who may be learning how to cope while serving our country. Military servicemen and women find themselves in unusual living situations and are required by virtue of their position to easily adapt to situations. With […]

If you have been diagnosed with celiac disease, a biological relative has a higher risk of getting it as well. Celiac disease happens to be genetic. Many people don’t discuss celiac awareness and how one person in a family can be an eye opener for the remaining family members. One big question is if family members […]

Living with celiac disease, or gluten intolerance can not only be tricky but it can be very frustrating and uncomfortable. Gluten is found in the most unsuspecting of places, so it is important to learn how to spot it. One of the most surprising places that you will find gluten is in the ingredients in your medication. Often listed […]

People who are gluten-sensitive, as well as those who have celiac disease, may experience similar symptoms, including fatigue, diarrhea, gas and bloating. If you experience these symptoms after eating a food that contains gluten, it is important for you to get tested for celiac disease. The disease is a lifelong autoimmune disorder. If you do not […]

Celiac disease affects approximately one in a hundred people. It can develop at any age, and usually, symptoms will manifest from inflammation of the gastro-intestinal tract caused by an extreme sensitivity to gluten. Common manifestations include gastric distress, and sometimes weight loss through inadequate nutrient absorption – weight gain is also possible, but rarer.

The public is starting to learn about gluten’s negative effect on the human body and how it is not limited to those celiac disease. What doctors and nutritionists are discovering is that gluten is very abundant in the typical American diet: it is formed when wheat flour and water mix, a critical step in the […]

These days, people avoid gluten for a variety of health and dietary reasons. If you’re living with Celiac’s Disease, you have the largest stake in taming your gluten sensitivity. While science is working hard to come up with a true cure for Celiac’s, as well as answers for those who suffer from gluten intolerance, the […]